U.S. Congress Adopts New Sanctions Against Russia
American lawmakers voted overnight September 16-17 on new measures against Moscow, notably targeting its shadow fleet.

The United States adopted new sanctions against Russia during the night of September 16-17, 2026. Following Senate approval in August, the House of Representatives voted on a bill containing enhanced sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet.
The Ukrainian president welcomed the adoption, calling it "symbolic" as Kyiv came under renewed Russian strikes.
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- Le Congrès américain adopte de nouvelles sanctions contre la Russie, New Delhi défie les menaces tarifaires — RFI — Français
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